Living in Roslyn, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roslyn · Census data 2020–2024
Roslyn has 1,076 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $104,800 (7% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $565,200, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Roslyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roslyn at a glance
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 43.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $104,800State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $565,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Roslyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roslyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roslyn the median home value is $565,200, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,056 a month in housing costs.
Roslyn median household income
The median household income in Roslyn is $104,800 and the income per person is $55,514. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Roslyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 731
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 32.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.18
32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Roslyn has many vacation and second homes.
Roslyn demographics
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 494
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roslyn ›
Education in Roslyn
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Roslyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roslyn
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Roslyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn | 1,076 | $104,800 | $565,200 | $1,500 |
| Easton | 647 | $112,500 | $769,300 | $2,542 |
| Cle Elum | 1,905 | $63,973 | $451,000 | $1,295 |
| South Cle Elum | 579 | $66,750 | $374,300 | $1,661 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 428 | $140,054 | $962,100 | $1,148 |
| Cliffdell | 157 | $127,695 | — | — |
| Thorp | 230 | $120,739 | $372,700 | $1,433 |
| Riverpoint | 831 | $175,577 | $1,121,000 | — |
| Nile | 349 | $105,151 | $431,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Roslyn, WA?
The median household income in Roslyn is $104,800, 7% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Roslyn?
The median home value in Roslyn is $565,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Roslyn?
The median gross rent in Roslyn is $1,500 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Roslyn, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Roslyn?
The median age in Roslyn is 43.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Roslyn?
The average commute to work in Roslyn is 30 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roslyn?
The unemployment rate in Roslyn is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roslyn?
38.4% of adults in Roslyn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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